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Kyle Eastwood: In Transit

By Kris Perdew
November 2, 2017
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Now that he is into his late 40's and has released nine albums in his 19 years as leader, no lingering doubt can remain that bassist and composer

Kyle Eastwood

bass
b.1968

" data-original-title="" title="">Kyle Eastwood has stepped out of the formidable shadow of his father. The latest evidence is presented here in the form of Eastwood's latest release, In Transit.

Although he gained valuable experience working on the soundtracks of films such as The Rookie and Mystic River, the greatest legacy Kyle received from Clint was a childhood steeped in music, particularly jazz. Living in Carmel, close to Monterey, the Eastwoods were regulars at the annual jazz festival, and his father's A-list status meant that the young Kyle got to meet such luminaries as

Dizzy Gillespie

trumpet
1917 - 1993

" data-original-title="" title="">Dizzy Gillespie and

Sarah Vaughan

vocals
1924 - 1990

" data-original-title="" title="">Sarah Vaughan. Added to a diet of classic jazz at home, such experiences educated him well in the language of jazz—and the results are still readily apparent on In Transit. Alongside the bassist, a classic line-up is completed by

Andrew McCormack

piano

" data-original-title="" title="">Andrew McCormack (piano),

Quentin Collins

flugelhorn

" data-original-title="" title="">Quentin Collins (trumpet and flugelhorn), plus new additions

Brandon Allen

saxophone

" data-original-title="" title="">Brandon Allen (tenor and soprano saxophone) and

Ernesto Simpson

drums

" data-original-title="" title="">Ernesto Simpson (drums) and special guest

Stefano di Battista

saxophone
b.1969

" data-original-title="" title="">Stefano di Battista on saxophones as well. The five form a unit which is loose and funky, with the members comfortable in each other's company.

The album's ten compositions, plus two bonus tracks, are a rich extension of Eastwood's history as a bandleader, presenting here a work infused with melodic elegance and a sustained sense of groove organized around the quintet's often-collective compositions, combined with their take on some timeless classics. McCormack, Eastwood and Simpson make a solid rhythm section, laying down a reliable foundation which supports some inventive soloing. Collins and Allen are particularly effective in tandem. Whether playing a melody line in unison or trading solos, they help the quintet conjure up the sound and spirit of

Art Blakey

drums
1919 - 1990

" data-original-title="" title="">Art Blakey's Jazz Messengers.

The end result is Eastwood's finest album to date, one which has a timeless quality and nothing to pin it to the 21st century. In fact, it could easily have originated in any of the past four decades.

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Track Listing

Soulful Times; Rush Hour; Movin'; Cinema Paradiso; Night Flight; We See; Rockin' Ronnie's; Jarreau; Blues in Hoss' Flat; Boogie Stop Shuffle; Sunrise - Bonus Track; Swamp To An Oasis - Bonus Track

Personnel

Kyle Eastwood

bass

Kyle Eastwood: bass; Andrew McCormack: piano; Quentin Collins: trumpet and flugelhorn; Brandon Allen: tenor and soprano saxophone; Ernesto Simpson: drums; Stefano di Battista: saxophone.

Album information

Title: In Transit | Year Released: 2017 | Record Label: Jazz Village

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